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extenuating circumstances

情有可原的情况,情有可原的情形,情有可原的情况下,情有可原的状况

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Law.

    • : Usually extenuating circumstances . a circumstance that renders conduct less serious and thereby serves to reduce the damages to be awarded or the punishment to be imposed.

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  • In some cases, extenuating circumstances allowed women a chance to play.

  • Eligible students had to show extenuating circumstances, including physical challenges, mental health needs or demonstrated academic success during virtual learning.

  • Certainly my instinct is to identify with the police, no matter the circumstance.

  • The union does not under any circumstance condone violence of any kind, including against police officers.

  • If a product is beautiful, why do you need all that pomp and circumstance?

  • Instead, there was a high school band striking up the Elgar march “Pomp and Circumstance.”

  • But Paul Newman—who now, finally, is none of these people—is clearly at home with his current circumstance: as no one but himself.

  • Which latter circumstance he begged Mr. Perker to note, with a glowing countenance and many marks of indignation.

  • A similar circumstance has occurred on the seashore at Hoy Lake, Cheshire, where several "fairy pipes" have been found.

  • This circumstance had made her feel a deeper interest in Gilbert, and had quickened her friendship into love.

  • Her money-bags had been filled in Manchester, and from time to time in her history you are reminded of this circumstance.

  • If you wish, I will send a copy of the certificate of the duty done by this engine, which states very minutely every circumstance.